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Digi-Key’s Android App Listed as a Top App
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Infonetics Research: Mobile Broadband, Smartphones, LTE Drive Diameter Signaling Controllers to 106% CAGR to 2016
08 February 2012 4:40 PM | No CommentsCAMPBELL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Communications market research firm Infonetics Research (www.twitter.com/infonetics) on Friday released its Diameter Signaling Control Worldwide and Regional Market Size and Forecasts ...
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BioHorizons Unveils New Mobile Application for Dental Implant Professionals
07 February 2012 5:05 PM | No CommentsBIRMINGHAM, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BioHorizons, a dental implant company, today announced a new mobile application allowing Apple iPad mobile digital device users access to the latest BioHorizons product information. The free app is...
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Youngsters assume smartphones are secure
07 February 2012 4:49 PM | No CommentsG Data supports Safer Internet Day with mobile security tips for children London, UK – 07 February 2012: With only 13% of the 2.8 million children in the UK now owning a smartphone using a security solution, many youngsters are putting themselves at risk. **(source: Carphone...
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Evi, The New Girl in Town, Has All the Answers
07 February 2012 4:37 PM | No CommentsCAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Evi, a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) now being launched via her own “conversational search” mobile app, has skyrocketed to the top of iOS and Android app popularity. ...
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You can now send Google Maps directions to your Ford Sync-equipped vehicle
Posted on June 8, 2010 | No CommentsOh, a car story written by Nicholas. This is sure to be riddled with errors! (Kidding&mdas;or am I?) Ford Sync, which Matt has talked about for some time, now works with Google Maps. That is, from Google Maps on your computer or mobile or whatever, you select a destination then send it straight to your car. That way, when you hop in the saddle—cars have saddles, right?—your destination is all marked out for you. Pretty neat.
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iPhone/iPad Wi-Fi Sync author goes (almost) legit
Posted on June 4, 2010 | No Comments
You know when an app company is serious when they send out a press release. I've gotten more releases about durfy little apps that I know what to do with, but this one is special. Sent to us by Greg, the author of Wi-Fi Sync, it basically says "This is great and new, but to get it you have to hack your iPhone and give money to the Cydia store."
As far as I can tell, this is the first formal press release for a jailbroken iPhone/iPad app ever. While it's no big deal to have a press release on PR Newswire - anyone can do it - it's fascinating to see the Cydia store be given a jolt of authority with Greg's move.
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doubleTwist Launches A Slick Media Player For Android Devices
Posted on June 3, 2010 | No Comments
doubleTwist, the 'iTunes for Android' software that lets you sync your media files with dozens of devices, including Android phones, is one step closer to being a full-fledged solution for media sync on Android. The company has released a native Android application, available on Android Market for free, which offers users a polished media player capable of playing both audio and video.
Android is notorious for coming with a clunky default media player, and doubleTwist easily bests it, sporting a much cleaner interface, the ability to import iTunes playlists, and support for audio/video podcasts. That said, there are already plenty of third party solutions that also beat the stock Android player. So what makes doubleTwist different?
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Acer Liquid E Ferrari Special Edition revs up Android 2.1
Posted on June 1, 2010 | No CommentsSure, the Acer Liquid E Ferrari Special Edition features the the same underclocked 768MHz Snapdragon and Android 2.1 as the original Liquid E that launched in February, but, well, this one comes with a flashy Ferrari F1 Red paint job and matching Elite Bluetooth earpiece. Can't say no to that, can you? You know the rest of the drill: 3.5-inch WVGA touchscreen, five megapixel camera with autofocus, geotagging, and adjustable ISO, included 8GB microSD card, and the Acer Sync app that syncs changes across your phone and PC. No word on price or availability, but it certainly looked pretty on the Computex show floor -- we'll let you know if we find out more.
[Thanks, Shreedhan]Acer Liquid E Ferrari Special Edition revs up Android 2.1 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Firefox Home ‘coming soon’ to iPhone, will sync with desktop browser
Posted on May 26, 2010 | No CommentsContinuous client functionality, you say? Sounds like Mozilla might be just what the doctor ordered. The company has announced that its upcoming Firefox Home app is coming soon to the iPhone. The program will sync up with your desktop client so that you can go mobile with all your browsing history, bookmarks and "the set of tabs from [your] most recent browser session" going along for the ride. Not only that, but there's an "Awesome Bar" -- Mozilla's words, not ours -- that'll let you search through everything and predict options based on the available data. While not a "full" Firefox browser, according to the blog post (with the addendum, "either technically or due to policy"), the pages still load from within the app itself. No solidified release date yet -- it's still being polished for app store submission, but Opera's luck give us hope for a smooth approval. In the meantime, you can get a quick preview in the video after the break.Continue reading Firefox Home 'coming soon' to iPhone, will sync with desktop browser
Firefox Home 'coming soon' to iPhone, will sync with desktop browser originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 May 2010 21:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wi-Fi Sync for iPhone video hands-on: it works!
Posted on May 17, 2010 | No CommentsWe just got our hands on Wi-FI Sync and guess what? It actually works -- fancy that! For those of you out of the loop, Apple recently rejected this gem of an app (go figure), but thanks to the magic of jailbreaking, that was hardly the end of the road. Days later, Wi-Fi Sync ended up on Cydia (Mac-only, for now) with a completely-affordable price tag of $9.99, promising iPhone and iPod touch users the ability to sync their device with iTunes sans any cabling whatsoever. Since we're notoriously lazy when it comes to actually plugging in our phones and syncing, we fired up the program on our jailbroken 3GS in order to see exactly what the law-abiders in attendance were missing out on.
Installation couldn't have been easier. We parted ways with our Hamilton, downloaded the necessary companion software for our laptop, and fired up the application. The iPhone was immediately recognized, and after a few prompts we were ready for action. Syncing was just as easy as it normally is (with "easy" being a relative term here), just without that iPod wire hanging around and bumming everyone out. We will say, however, that things weren't as snappy OTA as a standard hardwired connection. It was a bit sluggish on the first couple of runs, and although iTunes crashed a few times (boo), we're fairly confident in saying that a poor WiFi connection was to blame for the jankiness. Once we migrated closer to the router, things went much smoother. Still unsure if it's worth the investment? Then give the video past the break a look.Continue reading Wi-Fi Sync for iPhone video hands-on: it works!
Wi-Fi Sync for iPhone video hands-on: it works! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 May 2010 10:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Kin Media Sync for Mac now available… for free!
Posted on May 13, 2010 | No Comments
Now I know that all you gen-Y'ers out there are all like "Windows? WTF! Mac FTW!" while you text on your Kins. Yes, that's right: you love Mac, so you bought a Kin.
And no doubt you agree that the only universally-liked featureone of the best features on the Kin was the included syncing software, "The Studio". So, when you got home and plugged your Kin into your Mac, I bet you were disappointed to find out that there was no simple way to get all those treasured party shots in iPhoto onto your shiny new toy. Well, strap on your best diaper, bud, coz I'm about to drop some news that will blow more than your mind... -
Official Twitter App Launched For Android 2.1
Posted on April 30, 2010 | No Comments
After acquiring Tweetie, so they can launch an official Twitter app for iPhone, and after working with RIM to make an official Twitter app for BlackBerry, Twitter have now released an official app for Android.
Sadly, it is only compatible with Android 2.1 devices -- the unfortunate side-effect of Android's break-neck pace of development.
The app actually looks really good, both visually and feature-wise.
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Hands-on: The next-gen version of Ford’s Sync flawlessly controls Pandora and other apps
Posted on April 23, 2010 | No Comments
Want a single valid reason to buy the 2011 Ford Fiesta besides the silky-smooth 6-speed transmition, roomy interior, and confident ride? Sync. It’s that awesome. The Microsoft co-developed system has been in Ford vehicles for a few years, but the Fiesta is the first car to receive the next-gen functions that bring the hands-free control to Android and BlackBerry apps.
This was announced a few days ago along with the API, but I got a chance to try it myself and must say that it deliverers. It works just as advertised and is likely the safest way to control Pandora, get your Tweets, and listen to podcasts off your phone. You must watch the video after the jump to see this sweet system in action. Welcome to the future, everyone. It smells nice here. It smells nice here.
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MiLi Power Skin claims to be smallest iPhone external battery yet
Posted on April 21, 2010 | No CommentsThe trade-off between compact size and prolonged battery life has plagued iPhone owners pretty much since the product was released. There’s only so much space to cram battery cells in that sleek form factor, so the operating time of the phone is restricted. A variety of products have entered the market to extend the life [...] -
Ford’s Sync AppLink is the missing link between driver and smartphone
Posted on April 19, 2010 | No Comments
Ford keeps rolling out updates to its Sync ecosystem, this time giving drivers hands-free control of select BlackBerry and Android apps with AppLink. The system will first be available for the 2011 Ford Fiesta later this year with the upgrade rolling out to all Sync-equipped vehicles next year. While the voice-activated service only works with certain apps, it's still a welcomed addition. It's a bit unsafe trying to control Pandora on a 3-inch screen tethered to the car's radio while navigating I-75.
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Review: SugarSync for the iPad
Posted on April 13, 2010 | No Comments
I've been wondering how, exactly, I'll be able to do work on my iPad. With the assistance of programs like Dropbox and SugarSync, it is possible to cobble together a workflow that doesn't drive me crazy.
When I last looked at SugarSync the service was in it's infancy and I found it slightly lacking. All of my concerns, two years ago, have been address and now you have a fully versioned storage system that you can use to feasibly upload a plethora of files including, but not limited to, MP3s, videos, and documents.
Audio and video files, for the most part, played natively on the iPad. However, if you need to transfer odd formats or edit Office or iWork documents (you can view them just fine) you'll need to email the files to yourself and them open them in Pages. This two step process, while upsetting to those afraid of more than one step, is frustrating at worst and a non-issue at best.
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Help Key: Syncing and sharing on the iPad
Posted on April 4, 2010 | No CommentsI did a quick exploration of the syncing and sharing features for the iPad and found them slightly confusing but, ultimately, robust. Here are a few issues/findings I think you’ll be interested in: No PDF support – You can drag ePub files over to your iPad and they will appear in the reader. However, you will [...] -
iTunes 9.1 preventing jailbroken devices from syncing, breaking tethered jailbreaks?
Posted on March 30, 2010 | No CommentsHurray, it’s cat and mouse time again! iTunes 9.1 was just released, and it looks like Apple has taken yet another step (or two) in their endless fight against jailbreaking. Take this with a grain of salt for the time being, but we’re hearing a lot of early reports that jailbroken devices will not sync with [...] -
iTunes 9.1 is live, iPad syncing, modded Genius Mixes added
Posted on March 30, 2010 | No Comments
Tunes 9.1 just went live. I'm digging through to see what's new in this version, but iTunes just updated to 9.1. It seems you actually have to go to the Apple.com/itunes site to download it because my System Update and the Update Software command in iTunes didn't catch it.